title: Toxicologic emergencies.
abstract: Following toxic ingestions, attention must first focus on the stabilization of the patient with concurrent attention to the prevention of absorption and the enhancement of excretion of the toxic substance ingested. A careful history and physical examination supported by laboratory data should assist in defining ingested toxic agents.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Newborn Medicine, Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO 80220.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Barkin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*